Background Cell metabolism plays a pivotal role in tumor progression,and targeting cancer metabolism might effectively kill cancer cells.We aimed to investigate the role of hexokinases in prostate cancer(PCa)and ident...Background Cell metabolism plays a pivotal role in tumor progression,and targeting cancer metabolism might effectively kill cancer cells.We aimed to investigate the role of hexokinases in prostate cancer(PCa)and identify a crucial target for PCa treatment.Methods The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)database,online tools and clinical samples were used to assess the expression and prognostic role of ADP-dependent glucokinase(ADPGK)in PCa.The effect of ADPGK expression on PCa cell malignant phenotypes was validated in vitro and in vivo.Quantitative proteomics,metabolomics,and extracellular acidification rate(ECAR)and oxygen consumption rate(OCR)tests were performed to evaluate the impact of ADPGK on PCa metabolism.The underlying mechanisms were explored through ADPGK overexpression and knockdown,co-immunoprecipitation(Co-IP),ECAR analysis and cell counting kit-8(CCK-8)assays.Results ADPGK was the only glucokinase that was both upregulated and predicted worse overall survival(OS)in prostate adenocarcinoma(PRAD).Clinical sample analysis demonstrated that ADPGK was markedly upregulated in PCa tissues vs.non-PCa tissues.High ADPGK expression indicates worse survival outcomes,and ADPGK serves as an independent factor of biochemical recurrence.In vitro and in vivo experiments showed that ADPGK overexpression promoted PCa cell proliferation and migration,and ADPGK inhibition suppressed malignant phenotypes.Metabolomics,proteomics,and ECAR and OCR tests revealed that ADPGK significantly accelerated glycolysis in PCa.Mechanistically,ADPGK binds aldolase C(ALDOC)to promote glycolysis via AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK)phosphorylation.ALDOC was positively correlated with ADPGK,and high ALDOC expression was associated with worse survival outcomes in PCa.Conclusions In summary,ADPGK is a driving factor in PCa progression,and its high expression contributes to a poor prognosis in PCa patients.ADPGK accelerates PCa glycolysis and progression by activating ALDOC-AMPK signaling,suggesting that ADPGK might be an effective target and marker for PCa treatment and prognosis evaluation.展开更多
In this editorial,we comment on the article by Liu et al published in the recent issue of the World Journal of Diabetes(Relationship between GCKR gene rs780094 polymorphism and type 2 diabetes with albuminuria).Type 2...In this editorial,we comment on the article by Liu et al published in the recent issue of the World Journal of Diabetes(Relationship between GCKR gene rs780094 polymorphism and type 2 diabetes with albuminuria).Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is a chronic disorder characterized by dysregulated glucose homeostasis.The persistent elevated blood glucose level in T2DM significantly increases the risk of developing severe complications,including cardiovascular disease,re-tinopathy,neuropathy,and nephropathy.T2DM arises from a complex interplay between genetic,epigenetic,and environmental factors.Global genomic studies have identified numerous genetic variations associated with an increased risk of T2DM.Specifically,variations within the glucokinase regulatory protein(GCKR)gene have been linked to heightened susceptibility to T2DM and its associated complications.The clinical trial by Liu et al further elucidates the role of the GCKR rs780094 polymorphism in T2DM and nephropathy development.Their findings demonstrate that individuals carrying the CT or TT genotype at the GCKR rs780094 locus are at a higher risk of developing T2DM with albuminuria compared to those with the CC genotype.These findings highlight the importance of genetic testing and risk assessment in T2DM to develop effective preventive strategies and personalized treatment plans.展开更多
AIM: To observe the effect of berberine on insulin secretion in rat pancreatic islets and to explore its possible molecular mechanism. METHODS: Pdmary rat islets were isolated from male Sprague-Dawley rats by collag...AIM: To observe the effect of berberine on insulin secretion in rat pancreatic islets and to explore its possible molecular mechanism. METHODS: Pdmary rat islets were isolated from male Sprague-Dawley rats by collagenase digestion and treated with different concentrations (1, 3, 10 and 30 μmol/L) of berberine or 1 μmol/L Glibenclamide (GB) for 24 h. Glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) assay was conducted and insulin was determined by radioimmunoassay. 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)- 2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay was performed to evaluate cytotoxicity. The mRNA level of hepatic nuclear factor 4 alpha (HAIF4α) was determined by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Indirect immunofluorescence staining and Western blot analysis were employed to detect protein expression of HNF4α in the islets. Glucokinase (GK) activity was measured by spectrophotometric method. RESULTS: Berberine enhanced GSIS rather than basal insulin secretion dose-dependently in rat islets and showed no significant cytotoxicity on islet cells at the concentration of 10 μmol/L. Both mRNA and protein expressions of HNF4α were up-regulated by berberine in a dose-dependent manner, and GK activity was also increased accordingly. However, GB demonstrated no regulatory effects on HNF4α expression or GK activity. CONCLUSION: Berberine can enhance GSIS in rat islets, and probably exerts the insulinotropic effect via a pathway involving HNF4α and GK, which is distinct from sulphonylureas (SUs).展开更多
Objective To establish a reliable platform for screening glucokinase activators (GKAs) in vitro. Methods Pancreatic glucokinase (PGK) protein expressed in a prokaryotic expression system as a histidine-tagged fusi...Objective To establish a reliable platform for screening glucokinase activators (GKAs) in vitro. Methods Pancreatic glucokinase (PGK) protein expressed in a prokaryotic expression system as a histidine-tagged fusion protein from Homo sapiens was produced. Then, response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the microplate-based GKA screening platform. In the f'trst step of optimization with Plackett-Burman design (PBD), initial pH, reaction time and MgC12 were found to be important factors affecting the activity ratio of GKA (RO-28-1675) significantly. In the second step, a 23 full factorial central composite design (CCD) and RSM were applied to the optimal condition determination of each significant variable. A second-order polynomial was determined by a multiple regression analysis of the experimental data. Results The following optimal values for the critical factors were obtained: initial pH 0 (7.0), reaction time-0.63 (13.7 min) and MgC12 0.11 (2.11 mmol/L) with a predicted value of the maximum activity ratio of 34.1%. Conclusion Under the optimal conditions, the practical activity ratio is 34.8%. The determination coefficient (R2) is 0.9442, ensuring adequate credibility of the model. LLAE3, extracted from Folium nelumbinis in our laboratory, has prominently activated effects on PGK.展开更多
A total of 66 samples (from 27 cases with neuromyelitis optica, 26 cases with multiple sclerosis, aa 13 cases with optic neuritis) were tested for aquaporin-4 antibody by a cell-based immunofluorescence assay and an...A total of 66 samples (from 27 cases with neuromyelitis optica, 26 cases with multiple sclerosis, aa 13 cases with optic neuritis) were tested for aquaporin-4 antibody by a cell-based immunofluorescence assay and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The sensitivities and specificities of the two assays were similar. We further analyzed an additional 68 patients and 93 healthy controls using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. A Kappa test showed good consistency between the two methods in terms of detection of anti-aquaporin-4 antibody in the se of neuromyelitis optica patients. No significant correlations were identified with onset age or disea duration, suggesting that aquaporin-4 antibody is a good marker for neuromyelitis optica. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay can be used for quantifying aquaporin-4 antibody concentrations and may be useful to dynamically monitor changes in the levels of aquaporin-4 antibody during disease duration.展开更多
This study aimed at acquiring knowledge on the hypoglycemic mechanisms of sodium metavanadate (SMV) showed that the liver glucokinase and muscle hexokinase activities increased rapidly after oral SMV was given, and th...This study aimed at acquiring knowledge on the hypoglycemic mechanisms of sodium metavanadate (SMV) showed that the liver glucokinase and muscle hexokinase activities increased rapidly after oral SMV was given, and that the blood glucose level was correlated closely with the activities of the two enzymes but not with the insulin level; which indicated that SMV could improve the altered glucose phosphorylation in diabetic mice independently of stimulating insulin secretion. This was probably one of the mechanisms of hypoglycemic effects of SMV.展开更多
AIM: To evaluate the novel anti-endomysium (anti-EMA) detection based on ELISA. METHODS: Anti-EMA IgA was measured by a novel ELISA in 196 patients with gastrointestinal symptoms and suspected mal-absorption. Data...AIM: To evaluate the novel anti-endomysium (anti-EMA) detection based on ELISA. METHODS: Anti-EMA IgA was measured by a novel ELISA in 196 patients with gastrointestinal symptoms and suspected mal-absorption. Data were compared with those obtained by the conventional IF test. RESULTS: A good concordance of 98% was found between these two assays. In sera of 161 patients (82%) both assays tested negative whereas in sera of 31 patients (16%) both assays tested positive for the presence of anti-EMA antibodies. Discrepancies between EMA- ELISA and EMA-immunofluorescence (IF) were found in only 4 patients (2%).CONCLUSION: This ELISA can replace IF for the detection of anti-EMA antibodies and provide clinicians with an excellent tool to screen for celiac disease in patients with gastrointestinal complaints.展开更多
AIMTo describe the technique of immunofluorescence on paraffin embedded tissue sections and discuss the po-tential pitfalls with an in depth review of literature.METHODSImmunofluorescence is integral to diagnostic ren...AIMTo describe the technique of immunofluorescence on paraffin embedded tissue sections and discuss the po-tential pitfalls with an in depth review of literature.METHODSImmunofluorescence is integral to diagnostic renal pa-thology. Immunofluorescence on paraffin embedded renal biopsies (IF-P) after enzyme treatment has been described in literature, however has not found widespread use in renal pathology laboratories. In our laboratory proteinase K digestion of paraffn embedded renal biopsy material was standardized and applied prospectively in cases where immunofuorescence on fresh frozen tissue was non contributory or not possible. Diagnostic utility was assessed and in a cohort of cases comparison of intensity of staining with routine immunofuorescence was performed.RESULTSOver the 5-year study period, of the 3141 renal biopsies received IF-P was performed on 246 cases (7.7%) and was interpretable with optimal digestion in 214 cases (6.8%). It was of diagnostic utility in the majority of cases, which predominantly included glomerular disease. Non-diagnostic IF-P was found in membranous nephropathy (2 of 11 cases), membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (2 of 32 cases), lupus nephritis (1 of 25 cases), post infectious glomerulonephritis (1 of 11 cases) and chronic glomerulonephritis (3 of 8 cases). Comparing cases with both routine IF and IF-P, 35 of 37 showed either equal intensity or a minor difference in intensity of staining(1+) for the diagnostic immunoglobulin/complement. Technically assessment of immunofluorescence on the paraffin embedded tissue was found to be easier with clearly observed morphology, however a false positive staining pattern was observed in under-digested tissue. CONCLUSIONAs a “salvage” technique, immunofuorescence on paraffn embedded renal biopsies is of great diagnostic utility, however not without pitfalls.展开更多
Objective:To examine the effects of Sapium ellipticum(SE) leaf extract on the hepatic activities of glucokinase and glucose-6-phosphatase in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats.Methods:STZ-induced diabetic Wis...Objective:To examine the effects of Sapium ellipticum(SE) leaf extract on the hepatic activities of glucokinase and glucose-6-phosphatase in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats.Methods:STZ-induced diabetic Wistar rats(four groups,n = 8) were used in this study.SE was assessed at two different doses,400 and 800 mg/kg BW,in comparison with metformin(METF)(12 mg/kg BW) as a reference antidiabetic drug.All treatments were done orally(p.o),twice daily at 8 h interval for a period of 21 days.Glucokinase and glucose-6-phosphatase activities were respectively determined using standard protocols.Hepatic and muscle glycogen contents were estimated as well.Results:STZ caused significant decrease in glucose-6-phosphatase activity and concomitant increase in glucokinase activity.SE extract especially at 400 mg dosage significantly reversed the alterations by increasing glucokinase activity by 40.31% and inhibiting glucose-6-phosphatase activity by 37.29% compared to diabetic control animals.However,the effects were significantly lower than that of METF which enhanced glucokinase activity by94.76% and simultaneously inhibited glucose-6-phosphatase activity by 49.15%.The extract also improved hepatic glycogen level by 32.37 and 27.06% at 400 and 800 mg dosage respectively.HPLC-MS analysis of some SE fractions in dynamic MRM mode(using the optimized compound-specific parameters) revealed among other active compounds,the presence of amentoflavone,which has been associated with antidiabetic function.Conclusions:The ability of SE extract to concurrently inhibit glucose-6-phosphatase and activate glucokinase in this study suggests that it may be a treatment option for type 2 diabetes patients,and the presence of amentoflavone in the plant extract may account for its anti-diabetic potential.展开更多
Hepatic GCK is a key enzyme in glucose homeostasis and, as such, is a potential target for treatment strategies of diabetes. We investigated the effect of Persian shallot (Allium hirtifolium Boiss) hydroalchoholic ext...Hepatic GCK is a key enzyme in glucose homeostasis and, as such, is a potential target for treatment strategies of diabetes. We investigated the effect of Persian shallot (Allium hirtifolium Boiss) hydroalchoholic extract on blood glucose level, plasma insulin level, GCK activity and its gene expression. Thirty two male rats were divided into 4 groups of 8, diabetic groups received 100 and 200 mg/kg Persian shallot extract, diabetic control and normal control received 0.9% saline for 30 days. Investigations of gene expression by Real-Time PCR showed that Persian shallot had led to gently increased GCK gene expression in diabetic rats. GCK activity increased significantly in Persian shallot treated group in dose dependent manner (P < 0.05). These results indicated that Persian shallot exhibited a significant potential as a hypoglycemic agent perhaps via its ability to enhance insulin secretion, GCK gene expression and its activity.展开更多
Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) as a most common form of diabetes is a major public health problem;there is a subgroup of NIDDM patients who develop the disease at an early age and show a dominant mode...Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) as a most common form of diabetes is a major public health problem;there is a subgroup of NIDDM patients who develop the disease at an early age and show a dominant mode of inheritance. This type is nominates Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY). The prevalence of MODY is difficult to access, and patients with MODY genes mutations are often identified during routine screening for other purposes. MODY2 was linked to glucokinase gene (GCK) mutations, and accounted for 8% to 56% of MODY, with the highest prevalence found in the southern Europe. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and nature of mutations in GCK gene in Iranian paients. We have screened GCK mutations by polymerase chain reaction (PCR);single stranded conformation polymorphism (SSCP) technique in 12 Iranian families with clinical diagnosis of MODY, included 30 patients (8 males and 22 females) and their 21 family members. PCR products with abnormal mobility in denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) were directly sequenced. We identified 6 novel mutations in GCK gene in Iranian families (corresponding to 36.6% prevalence). Our findings and the last study on MODY1 highlight that in addition to GCK, other MODY genes such as MODY3 and MODYX may play a significant role in diabetes characterized by monogenic autosomal dominant transmission. There is an important point that the genetic recognation can be used to pre-symptomatically identify family members at risk for developing MODY.展开更多
Objective To compare the effectiveness of immunofluorescence and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in detecring human papilloma virus (HPV) in condyloma acuminata (CA). Methods HPVs in CA tissues from 60 patients...Objective To compare the effectiveness of immunofluorescence and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in detecring human papilloma virus (HPV) in condyloma acuminata (CA). Methods HPVs in CA tissues from 60 patients were detected by immunofluorescence and PCR, respectively. Different subtypes of HPVs were also identified with restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) . Resuits The positive detective rates of immunofluorescence and PCR were 56. 67 % (34/60) and 96. 67 % (58/ 60), respectively ( P 〈 0. 01 ). RFLP results showed HPV6 and HPV11 were the main subtypes in the detected virus, which accounted for 98.28%. Conclusion The sensibility of PCR is superior to that of immunofluorescence.展开更多
Objective: The aim was to detect the expression of PR and CD146 in paraf-fin-embedded tissue sections of endometrioid adenocarcinoma by using QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence, and evaluate the applied value of Q...Objective: The aim was to detect the expression of PR and CD146 in paraf-fin-embedded tissue sections of endometrioid adenocarcinoma by using QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence, and evaluate the applied value of QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence in endometrioid adenocarcinoma. Methods: To detect the expression of PR and CD146 on 140 cases of paraffin-embedded tissue sections of endometrioid adenocarcinoma by using QDS double-labeling immunofluorescence. Results: The co-expression of PR and CD146 in the endometrioid adenocarcinoma can be detected by QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence, and there was no correlation between them (P > 0.05). Conclusion: QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence can detect the localization and co-expression of PR and CD146 in the endometrioid adenocarcinoma.展开更多
BACKGROUND Serologic cross-reactivity between hantaviruses often complicates the interpretation of the results.AIM To analyze the diagnostic value of indirect immunofluorescence assay(IFA)and western blot(WB)in the di...BACKGROUND Serologic cross-reactivity between hantaviruses often complicates the interpretation of the results.AIM To analyze the diagnostic value of indirect immunofluorescence assay(IFA)and western blot(WB)in the diagnosis of hantavirus infections.METHODS One hundred eighty-eight serum samples from Puumala(PUUV)and Dobrava(DOBV)orthohantavirus infected patients were analyzed.Serology was performed using commercial tests(Euroimmun,Lübeck,Germany).RESULTS Using IFA,49.5%of acute-phase samples showed a monotypic response to PUUV,while 50.5% cross-reacted with other hantaviruses.The overall cross-reactivity was higher for immunoglobulin G(IgG)(50.0%)than for immunoglobulin M(IgM)(25.5%).PUUV IgM/IgG antibodies showed low/moderate reactivity with orthohantaviruses Hantaan(12.3%/31.5%),Seoul(7.5%/17.8%),DOBV(5.4%/28.1%),and Saaremaa(4.8%/15.7%).Both DOBV IgM and IgG antibodies were broadly reactive with Hantaan(76.2%/95.2%),Saaremaa(80.9%/83.3%),and Seoul(78.6%/85.7%)and moderate with PUUV(28.5%/38.1%).Using a WB,serotyping was successful in most cross-reactive samples(89.5%).CONCLUSION The presented results indicate that WB is more specific than IFA in the diagnosis of hantavirus infections,confirming serotype in most IFA cross-reactive samples.展开更多
ASY (asynaptic) is a synaptonemal complex (SC) related protein in plant mei- osis. Some ASYs in plants have been cloned and functional determined. ASY in Brassica napus has not been sequenced and functional certi...ASY (asynaptic) is a synaptonemal complex (SC) related protein in plant mei- osis. Some ASYs in plants have been cloned and functional determined. ASY in Brassica napus has not been sequenced and functional certificated. Here, we first cloned ASY gene in Brassica napus (BnASY) and inserted it into vector pET-32a for expression fusion protein BnASY-6His in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3). Purified fusion protein was used to produce polyclonal antibody. Specificity and application of polyclonal antibody was examined by Western blot and immunofluorescence assay. Results showed that BnASY-6His recombi-nant protein and anti-BnASY antibody were successfully obtained. Polyclonal anti-BnASY antibody had high specificity. Results of immunofluorescence showed that ASY signals appeared at leptotene stage, faded away gradually at pachytene stage and almost disap-peared at diplonema stage. In this study, highly specific polyclonal antibody was success-fully acquired and used for immunofluorescence assay in plant cells. It will contribute to functional research of ASY in B. napus.We thank Zhigang Li for providing pET-32a vector and Escherichia coli BL21 pLysS strains.展开更多
基金National Key R&D Plan(2023YFC3403200)National Natural Science Foundation of China(82070784,81702536,81974099 and 82170785)+4 种基金Science&Technology Department of Sichuan Province,China(2022JDRC0040,21GJHZ0246)Young Investigator Award of Sichuan University 2017(2017SCU04A17)Sichuan University-Panzhihua Science and Technology Cooperation Special Fund(2020CDPZH-4)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021M692306)Post-Doctor Research Project of West China Hospital of Sichuan University(2021HXBH025).
文摘Background Cell metabolism plays a pivotal role in tumor progression,and targeting cancer metabolism might effectively kill cancer cells.We aimed to investigate the role of hexokinases in prostate cancer(PCa)and identify a crucial target for PCa treatment.Methods The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)database,online tools and clinical samples were used to assess the expression and prognostic role of ADP-dependent glucokinase(ADPGK)in PCa.The effect of ADPGK expression on PCa cell malignant phenotypes was validated in vitro and in vivo.Quantitative proteomics,metabolomics,and extracellular acidification rate(ECAR)and oxygen consumption rate(OCR)tests were performed to evaluate the impact of ADPGK on PCa metabolism.The underlying mechanisms were explored through ADPGK overexpression and knockdown,co-immunoprecipitation(Co-IP),ECAR analysis and cell counting kit-8(CCK-8)assays.Results ADPGK was the only glucokinase that was both upregulated and predicted worse overall survival(OS)in prostate adenocarcinoma(PRAD).Clinical sample analysis demonstrated that ADPGK was markedly upregulated in PCa tissues vs.non-PCa tissues.High ADPGK expression indicates worse survival outcomes,and ADPGK serves as an independent factor of biochemical recurrence.In vitro and in vivo experiments showed that ADPGK overexpression promoted PCa cell proliferation and migration,and ADPGK inhibition suppressed malignant phenotypes.Metabolomics,proteomics,and ECAR and OCR tests revealed that ADPGK significantly accelerated glycolysis in PCa.Mechanistically,ADPGK binds aldolase C(ALDOC)to promote glycolysis via AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK)phosphorylation.ALDOC was positively correlated with ADPGK,and high ALDOC expression was associated with worse survival outcomes in PCa.Conclusions In summary,ADPGK is a driving factor in PCa progression,and its high expression contributes to a poor prognosis in PCa patients.ADPGK accelerates PCa glycolysis and progression by activating ALDOC-AMPK signaling,suggesting that ADPGK might be an effective target and marker for PCa treatment and prognosis evaluation.
基金Supported by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences(KFAS)and Dasman Diabetes Institute,No.RACB-2021-007.
文摘In this editorial,we comment on the article by Liu et al published in the recent issue of the World Journal of Diabetes(Relationship between GCKR gene rs780094 polymorphism and type 2 diabetes with albuminuria).Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is a chronic disorder characterized by dysregulated glucose homeostasis.The persistent elevated blood glucose level in T2DM significantly increases the risk of developing severe complications,including cardiovascular disease,re-tinopathy,neuropathy,and nephropathy.T2DM arises from a complex interplay between genetic,epigenetic,and environmental factors.Global genomic studies have identified numerous genetic variations associated with an increased risk of T2DM.Specifically,variations within the glucokinase regulatory protein(GCKR)gene have been linked to heightened susceptibility to T2DM and its associated complications.The clinical trial by Liu et al further elucidates the role of the GCKR rs780094 polymorphism in T2DM and nephropathy development.Their findings demonstrate that individuals carrying the CT or TT genotype at the GCKR rs780094 locus are at a higher risk of developing T2DM with albuminuria compared to those with the CC genotype.These findings highlight the importance of genetic testing and risk assessment in T2DM to develop effective preventive strategies and personalized treatment plans.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30500685
文摘AIM: To observe the effect of berberine on insulin secretion in rat pancreatic islets and to explore its possible molecular mechanism. METHODS: Pdmary rat islets were isolated from male Sprague-Dawley rats by collagenase digestion and treated with different concentrations (1, 3, 10 and 30 μmol/L) of berberine or 1 μmol/L Glibenclamide (GB) for 24 h. Glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) assay was conducted and insulin was determined by radioimmunoassay. 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)- 2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay was performed to evaluate cytotoxicity. The mRNA level of hepatic nuclear factor 4 alpha (HAIF4α) was determined by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Indirect immunofluorescence staining and Western blot analysis were employed to detect protein expression of HNF4α in the islets. Glucokinase (GK) activity was measured by spectrophotometric method. RESULTS: Berberine enhanced GSIS rather than basal insulin secretion dose-dependently in rat islets and showed no significant cytotoxicity on islet cells at the concentration of 10 μmol/L. Both mRNA and protein expressions of HNF4α were up-regulated by berberine in a dose-dependent manner, and GK activity was also increased accordingly. However, GB demonstrated no regulatory effects on HNF4α expression or GK activity. CONCLUSION: Berberine can enhance GSIS in rat islets, and probably exerts the insulinotropic effect via a pathway involving HNF4α and GK, which is distinct from sulphonylureas (SUs).
基金supported by the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University,PCSERT(No.IRT0540).
文摘Objective To establish a reliable platform for screening glucokinase activators (GKAs) in vitro. Methods Pancreatic glucokinase (PGK) protein expressed in a prokaryotic expression system as a histidine-tagged fusion protein from Homo sapiens was produced. Then, response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the microplate-based GKA screening platform. In the f'trst step of optimization with Plackett-Burman design (PBD), initial pH, reaction time and MgC12 were found to be important factors affecting the activity ratio of GKA (RO-28-1675) significantly. In the second step, a 23 full factorial central composite design (CCD) and RSM were applied to the optimal condition determination of each significant variable. A second-order polynomial was determined by a multiple regression analysis of the experimental data. Results The following optimal values for the critical factors were obtained: initial pH 0 (7.0), reaction time-0.63 (13.7 min) and MgC12 0.11 (2.11 mmol/L) with a predicted value of the maximum activity ratio of 34.1%. Conclusion Under the optimal conditions, the practical activity ratio is 34.8%. The determination coefficient (R2) is 0.9442, ensuring adequate credibility of the model. LLAE3, extracted from Folium nelumbinis in our laboratory, has prominently activated effects on PGK.
基金the grants from the Ministry of Sciences and Technology of China, No. 2006AA02A408, 2008ZX09312-014
文摘A total of 66 samples (from 27 cases with neuromyelitis optica, 26 cases with multiple sclerosis, aa 13 cases with optic neuritis) were tested for aquaporin-4 antibody by a cell-based immunofluorescence assay and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The sensitivities and specificities of the two assays were similar. We further analyzed an additional 68 patients and 93 healthy controls using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. A Kappa test showed good consistency between the two methods in terms of detection of anti-aquaporin-4 antibody in the se of neuromyelitis optica patients. No significant correlations were identified with onset age or disea duration, suggesting that aquaporin-4 antibody is a good marker for neuromyelitis optica. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay can be used for quantifying aquaporin-4 antibody concentrations and may be useful to dynamically monitor changes in the levels of aquaporin-4 antibody during disease duration.
文摘This study aimed at acquiring knowledge on the hypoglycemic mechanisms of sodium metavanadate (SMV) showed that the liver glucokinase and muscle hexokinase activities increased rapidly after oral SMV was given, and that the blood glucose level was correlated closely with the activities of the two enzymes but not with the insulin level; which indicated that SMV could improve the altered glucose phosphorylation in diabetic mice independently of stimulating insulin secretion. This was probably one of the mechanisms of hypoglycemic effects of SMV.
文摘AIM: To evaluate the novel anti-endomysium (anti-EMA) detection based on ELISA. METHODS: Anti-EMA IgA was measured by a novel ELISA in 196 patients with gastrointestinal symptoms and suspected mal-absorption. Data were compared with those obtained by the conventional IF test. RESULTS: A good concordance of 98% was found between these two assays. In sera of 161 patients (82%) both assays tested negative whereas in sera of 31 patients (16%) both assays tested positive for the presence of anti-EMA antibodies. Discrepancies between EMA- ELISA and EMA-immunofluorescence (IF) were found in only 4 patients (2%).CONCLUSION: This ELISA can replace IF for the detection of anti-EMA antibodies and provide clinicians with an excellent tool to screen for celiac disease in patients with gastrointestinal complaints.
文摘AIMTo describe the technique of immunofluorescence on paraffin embedded tissue sections and discuss the po-tential pitfalls with an in depth review of literature.METHODSImmunofluorescence is integral to diagnostic renal pa-thology. Immunofluorescence on paraffin embedded renal biopsies (IF-P) after enzyme treatment has been described in literature, however has not found widespread use in renal pathology laboratories. In our laboratory proteinase K digestion of paraffn embedded renal biopsy material was standardized and applied prospectively in cases where immunofuorescence on fresh frozen tissue was non contributory or not possible. Diagnostic utility was assessed and in a cohort of cases comparison of intensity of staining with routine immunofuorescence was performed.RESULTSOver the 5-year study period, of the 3141 renal biopsies received IF-P was performed on 246 cases (7.7%) and was interpretable with optimal digestion in 214 cases (6.8%). It was of diagnostic utility in the majority of cases, which predominantly included glomerular disease. Non-diagnostic IF-P was found in membranous nephropathy (2 of 11 cases), membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (2 of 32 cases), lupus nephritis (1 of 25 cases), post infectious glomerulonephritis (1 of 11 cases) and chronic glomerulonephritis (3 of 8 cases). Comparing cases with both routine IF and IF-P, 35 of 37 showed either equal intensity or a minor difference in intensity of staining(1+) for the diagnostic immunoglobulin/complement. Technically assessment of immunofluorescence on the paraffin embedded tissue was found to be easier with clearly observed morphology, however a false positive staining pattern was observed in under-digested tissue. CONCLUSIONAs a “salvage” technique, immunofuorescence on paraffn embedded renal biopsies is of great diagnostic utility, however not without pitfalls.
文摘Objective:To examine the effects of Sapium ellipticum(SE) leaf extract on the hepatic activities of glucokinase and glucose-6-phosphatase in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats.Methods:STZ-induced diabetic Wistar rats(four groups,n = 8) were used in this study.SE was assessed at two different doses,400 and 800 mg/kg BW,in comparison with metformin(METF)(12 mg/kg BW) as a reference antidiabetic drug.All treatments were done orally(p.o),twice daily at 8 h interval for a period of 21 days.Glucokinase and glucose-6-phosphatase activities were respectively determined using standard protocols.Hepatic and muscle glycogen contents were estimated as well.Results:STZ caused significant decrease in glucose-6-phosphatase activity and concomitant increase in glucokinase activity.SE extract especially at 400 mg dosage significantly reversed the alterations by increasing glucokinase activity by 40.31% and inhibiting glucose-6-phosphatase activity by 37.29% compared to diabetic control animals.However,the effects were significantly lower than that of METF which enhanced glucokinase activity by94.76% and simultaneously inhibited glucose-6-phosphatase activity by 49.15%.The extract also improved hepatic glycogen level by 32.37 and 27.06% at 400 and 800 mg dosage respectively.HPLC-MS analysis of some SE fractions in dynamic MRM mode(using the optimized compound-specific parameters) revealed among other active compounds,the presence of amentoflavone,which has been associated with antidiabetic function.Conclusions:The ability of SE extract to concurrently inhibit glucose-6-phosphatase and activate glucokinase in this study suggests that it may be a treatment option for type 2 diabetes patients,and the presence of amentoflavone in the plant extract may account for its anti-diabetic potential.
文摘Hepatic GCK is a key enzyme in glucose homeostasis and, as such, is a potential target for treatment strategies of diabetes. We investigated the effect of Persian shallot (Allium hirtifolium Boiss) hydroalchoholic extract on blood glucose level, plasma insulin level, GCK activity and its gene expression. Thirty two male rats were divided into 4 groups of 8, diabetic groups received 100 and 200 mg/kg Persian shallot extract, diabetic control and normal control received 0.9% saline for 30 days. Investigations of gene expression by Real-Time PCR showed that Persian shallot had led to gently increased GCK gene expression in diabetic rats. GCK activity increased significantly in Persian shallot treated group in dose dependent manner (P < 0.05). These results indicated that Persian shallot exhibited a significant potential as a hypoglycemic agent perhaps via its ability to enhance insulin secretion, GCK gene expression and its activity.
文摘Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) as a most common form of diabetes is a major public health problem;there is a subgroup of NIDDM patients who develop the disease at an early age and show a dominant mode of inheritance. This type is nominates Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY). The prevalence of MODY is difficult to access, and patients with MODY genes mutations are often identified during routine screening for other purposes. MODY2 was linked to glucokinase gene (GCK) mutations, and accounted for 8% to 56% of MODY, with the highest prevalence found in the southern Europe. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and nature of mutations in GCK gene in Iranian paients. We have screened GCK mutations by polymerase chain reaction (PCR);single stranded conformation polymorphism (SSCP) technique in 12 Iranian families with clinical diagnosis of MODY, included 30 patients (8 males and 22 females) and their 21 family members. PCR products with abnormal mobility in denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) were directly sequenced. We identified 6 novel mutations in GCK gene in Iranian families (corresponding to 36.6% prevalence). Our findings and the last study on MODY1 highlight that in addition to GCK, other MODY genes such as MODY3 and MODYX may play a significant role in diabetes characterized by monogenic autosomal dominant transmission. There is an important point that the genetic recognation can be used to pre-symptomatically identify family members at risk for developing MODY.
文摘Objective To compare the effectiveness of immunofluorescence and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in detecring human papilloma virus (HPV) in condyloma acuminata (CA). Methods HPVs in CA tissues from 60 patients were detected by immunofluorescence and PCR, respectively. Different subtypes of HPVs were also identified with restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) . Resuits The positive detective rates of immunofluorescence and PCR were 56. 67 % (34/60) and 96. 67 % (58/ 60), respectively ( P 〈 0. 01 ). RFLP results showed HPV6 and HPV11 were the main subtypes in the detected virus, which accounted for 98.28%. Conclusion The sensibility of PCR is superior to that of immunofluorescence.
文摘Objective: The aim was to detect the expression of PR and CD146 in paraf-fin-embedded tissue sections of endometrioid adenocarcinoma by using QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence, and evaluate the applied value of QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence in endometrioid adenocarcinoma. Methods: To detect the expression of PR and CD146 on 140 cases of paraffin-embedded tissue sections of endometrioid adenocarcinoma by using QDS double-labeling immunofluorescence. Results: The co-expression of PR and CD146 in the endometrioid adenocarcinoma can be detected by QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence, and there was no correlation between them (P > 0.05). Conclusion: QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence can detect the localization and co-expression of PR and CD146 in the endometrioid adenocarcinoma.
文摘BACKGROUND Serologic cross-reactivity between hantaviruses often complicates the interpretation of the results.AIM To analyze the diagnostic value of indirect immunofluorescence assay(IFA)and western blot(WB)in the diagnosis of hantavirus infections.METHODS One hundred eighty-eight serum samples from Puumala(PUUV)and Dobrava(DOBV)orthohantavirus infected patients were analyzed.Serology was performed using commercial tests(Euroimmun,Lübeck,Germany).RESULTS Using IFA,49.5%of acute-phase samples showed a monotypic response to PUUV,while 50.5% cross-reacted with other hantaviruses.The overall cross-reactivity was higher for immunoglobulin G(IgG)(50.0%)than for immunoglobulin M(IgM)(25.5%).PUUV IgM/IgG antibodies showed low/moderate reactivity with orthohantaviruses Hantaan(12.3%/31.5%),Seoul(7.5%/17.8%),DOBV(5.4%/28.1%),and Saaremaa(4.8%/15.7%).Both DOBV IgM and IgG antibodies were broadly reactive with Hantaan(76.2%/95.2%),Saaremaa(80.9%/83.3%),and Seoul(78.6%/85.7%)and moderate with PUUV(28.5%/38.1%).Using a WB,serotyping was successful in most cross-reactive samples(89.5%).CONCLUSION The presented results indicate that WB is more specific than IFA in the diagnosis of hantavirus infections,confirming serotype in most IFA cross-reactive samples.
基金This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (31671733,31400243 and 31201152), Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province (2013CFB423 and 2014CFB320), Major Research Project of CAAS Science, Technology Innovation Program and the Cen-tral Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund.
文摘ASY (asynaptic) is a synaptonemal complex (SC) related protein in plant mei- osis. Some ASYs in plants have been cloned and functional determined. ASY in Brassica napus has not been sequenced and functional certificated. Here, we first cloned ASY gene in Brassica napus (BnASY) and inserted it into vector pET-32a for expression fusion protein BnASY-6His in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3). Purified fusion protein was used to produce polyclonal antibody. Specificity and application of polyclonal antibody was examined by Western blot and immunofluorescence assay. Results showed that BnASY-6His recombi-nant protein and anti-BnASY antibody were successfully obtained. Polyclonal anti-BnASY antibody had high specificity. Results of immunofluorescence showed that ASY signals appeared at leptotene stage, faded away gradually at pachytene stage and almost disap-peared at diplonema stage. In this study, highly specific polyclonal antibody was success-fully acquired and used for immunofluorescence assay in plant cells. It will contribute to functional research of ASY in B. napus.We thank Zhigang Li for providing pET-32a vector and Escherichia coli BL21 pLysS strains.